What did we choose?

Dovedale's afternoon tea, which is only served on a Friday and Saturday, comes with an assortment of three sandwiches, scones, and a selection of savories or cakes.

The standard sandwiches include Lincolnshire ham and mustard, egg mayonnaise and cress, and smoked salmon and cucumber.

However, we chose a vegetarian selection comprising of egg mayonnaise and cress and a double-load of mature cheddar and tomato sandwiches.

French martini and sex on the beach cocktails (Image: Paige Freshwater)

Their scones arrived covers in strawberry jam and fresh clotted cream, and sitting on the top tier was a selection of chocolates and cakes.

As expected, Dovedale's afternoon tea comes with either a pot of tea, coffee or a soft drink included in its price, however we decided to treat ourselves and try their cocktails inside.

We went for their bow and arrow, which is made up with vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice, their French martini, which is comprised of vodka, chambord, cranberry and pineapple juice, and their sex on the beach, which is made up with vodka, peach schnapps, orange and cranberry juice.

Bottom tier (Image: Paige Freshwater)

What about the wait?

To put it in simple terms, there wasn't really one to moan about. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and shown to a table.

Once selecting our drinks and dish, we were taken through to their dining room, seated, and within five minutes served with our drinks.

As for the wait for our afternoon tea, it arrived within 15 to 20 minutes after ordering, equating to an outstanding dining experience.

Middle tier (Image: Paige Freshwater)

How was the food?

It sounds like a bit of a backhanded compliment, but the sandwiches were like any other sandwiches we've ever eaten.

After all, it was only two slices of bread, some butter, and either an egg mayonnaise and cress or mature cheddar filling. However, as far as sandwiches go, we couldn't fault them.

When it comes to the desserts sitting on the middle and top tiers, they were absolutely delicious.

The top tier desserts included two miniature chocolate brownies, chocolate sponge, cheesecake, and a chocolate swirl stick.

It's no surprise the desserts came out as our winners in Dovedale's afternoon tea because there was a superb selection among them, all in all, everything went down a treat!

Not to forget, their cocktails were wonderful - not too strong or sickly.

Top tier (Image: Paige Freshwater)

Does it live up to its hype?

Having never stepped foot in Dovedale before, let alone have eaten in their restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised with its overall welcoming atmosphere and delicious afternoon tea.

We would recommend Dovedale to anyone who is searching for an afternoon tea by the beach.

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